References

Blaziek Bill: Baseball just part of new image for El Paso (2012, October 20). El Paso Times. Article retrieved from http://www.elpasotimes.com/opinion/ci_21812113/baseball-just-part-new-image-el-paso?IADID=Search-www.elpasotimes.com- www.elpasotimes.com The new ballpark that is scheduled to be built in downtown El Paso is meant to be a big attraction for the entire city. It is not only for the baseball fans in the area, but to add to downtown, which is currently undergoing a renovation to match that of El Paso’s bigger sister cities. It is part of a project of “vibrant locations” to keep visitors entertained. Along with the new ballpark the city is going to see in 2014, the old trolleys restored and put back on their tracks, will connect the downtown area with the UTEP campus. The article proves adding to the downtown area is an attempt to make the city more attractive and economically stable, proving that adding a baseball stadium would assist in what the city is trying to accomplish. Not only will the stadium bring in revenue in the source of tickets, but also with all the merchandise, parking and food. The acquisition of a ballpark in El Paso is a step forward in making the city a bigger more attractive town.

Borunda Daniel: Supporters, protesters of stadium rally in Downtown El Paso (2012, September 18). El Paso Times. Article retrieved from http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_21564044/hundreds-at-downtown-el-paso-rally-support-baseball A rally of protest and a handful of cheer is an example of what took place in Cleveland Square protesting on a $50 million ballpark in place of where city hall currently stands. The protestors were arguing against the other group, their signs competing against the others. It escalated to the point where security was brought in to make sure nothing got violent. The citizens argued of how and why the ballpark is fair or foul. Whether it is old memories of going to a minor league game or how it is being summoned so quickly its “being shoved down the throats of El Pasoans.” The residents of El Paso did have an opportunity to share their thoughts, as an electronic signature booth was present to sign a petition. This article argues against the construction of the stadium, including what residents had to go through in order to be heard.

Flores Aileen: Uproar over Downtown El Paso baseball stadium: Meeting draws angry opposition (2012, August 24). El Paso Times. Article retrieved from http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_21389032/meeting-draws-angry-opposition A group of El Pasoans collaborated at Nolan Richardson Park to speak out in the demolition of the old city hall building that is to be replaced by Triple A baseball park. Their voices came together to speak “they were not given a say in the building of the downtown ball park.” This neglect, they feel, was due to such a quick decision, almost as if the public had no say in it and only City Council did. The City Councils defense against this accusation is that the opportunity needed to be seized quickly and not missed. With a strong factual evidence of why the ballpark will save money in the place of city hall it goes against the citizen’s convenience of city hall. The article is the one of the few to go against the construction of the ballpark and is valuable as a different standpoint in the argument.Flores Aileen: El Paso baseball stadium work begins: Council contracts with Union Pacific (2012, August 28). El Paso Times. Article retrieved from http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_21871215/stadium-work-begins-council-contracts-union-pacific-railroad?source=most_viewed The construction of the new El Paso Triple A baseball stadium is beginning. It is projected to cost around $50 million and is being built at the intersection of two of the city’s train tracks. City council agreed to a contract with Union Pacific on the construction of the stadium as well as keeping safety a top priority. The city has kept up with meetings with Union Pacific as the construction is near their busiest tracks and the two parties have agreed to the scheduled demolition of City Hall in March 2013 as the stadium is set to open in April 2014. Union Pacific did request to approve of City Councils engineering and construction plans and the city has agreed to pay the company. The article shows that regardless of what the citizens might think, City Council is going through with the demolition of city hall and the construction of a baseball stadium. It fights in favor of the ballpark being an excellent addition to the city and its renovation of the downtown area. El Paso Triple A: Ballpark (2012, October 12). El aso Triple A. Article retrieved from http://www.elpasotriplea.com/interior.php?p=ballpark The ballpark is meant to serve as a downtown landmark in the new downtown El Paso where locals will want to live, eat, play and enjoy life. It also perceived that the ballpark will also help to promote future growth, opening windows for new revenue the city hasn’t seen before. It is expected to be a state of the art park with regular, club and luxury seats as well as restaurants, bars, gift shop, kid zone and outfield seating. The restaurants are supposed to be diversified food and appealing to the taste buds of all people. The park is scheduled to open in April 2014. The article argues the addition of the ballpark will add to the updated version the city is struggle to acquire for the downtown area. It will display El Paso as major city in Texas and fight for the attention it deserves, such as a friendly family environment for fun and entertainment within the city. The ballpark will be a good addition for the city to grow socially, matching the already expanding landscape.Ramirez Cindy: El Paso gets Triple-A baseball team (2012, October 12). El Paso Times. Article retrieved from http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_21750704?IADID=Search-www.elpasotimes.com-www.elpasotimes.com With the acquisition of the Tucson Padres, a Triple A baseball team, El Paso joins the Pacific Coast League, the second city in Texas, after Austin, to have a Triple A team and thirtieth in the nation. City officials are expecting the park to become a treasure to El Paso and its people since such a joy emits from the city’s involvement with baseball. The new team is expected to help stimulate the city’s economy and help with the redevelopment of downtown all while providing family fun. The article argues the ballpark is going to benefit the city and El Paso is perfect for its relocation. It is relevant in the sense that it agrees with the two previous articles, that the park will do the city much good and is a major step in the continuous effort to make downtown El Paso similar to that of its sister cities in the East.Ramirez Cindy: El Paso Mayor John Cook: 'No' vote on stadium bond means El Pasoans will pay, not visitors (2012, October 27). El Paso Times. Article retrieved from http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_21863190/mayor-no-vote-stadium-bond-means-el-pasoans?source=most_viewed With El Paso residents voting against the city’s bond for the ballpark, Mayor John Cook stated that the residents would rather pay for the park themselves than to increase the tax rate on hotels. In the bond it declares that people visiting El Paso would be charged a few extra dollars a night for a hotel stay in order to pay for the $50 million ballpark. With the vote resting at a no, it leaves El Paso residents to pay for the ballpark instead. John Cook also stated that the city is going through with the construction of the ballpark regardless of what the citizens have to say about the proposed bond and hotel tax. This article is also arguing for the ballpark to be constructed, very bluntly pointing out that the city does not care what the residents have to say. They ballpark is comingand that is the final word.Tucson Padres: Community Support (2012, October 12). Tucson Padres. Article retrieved from http://www.milb.com/team2/page.jsp?ymd=20111205&content_id=26094872&vkey=team2_t549&fext=.jsp&sid=t549 The Tucson Padres club member are not only baseball players in their community, but they attempt to be the best role models they can and know that the game they love provides good, clean, family fun. Not only does the team provide easy going entertainment, but it is affordable, thanks in part to the organizations sponsors. In this article, the argument is that the team is well suited for any team as it brings in a revenue, involves the cities businesses in the sense of sponsorships and thrives in the community as a local sentiment. It proves there is no bad influence of the team and that it poses no harm to the city, but does the exact opposite. It helps justify that baseball in El Paso will be good.

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